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Posted 21 May 2026
Senior Engineer Contract Full Time
DAVID WOOD BAKING LTD
📍 Workington
💷 19.080 - 21.730 GBPFull-timeContractUrgent
Job description
*Workington-CA14 4JX**ENGINEER (MULTI SKILLED/ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL)* Shift Engineers Urgently Required, with immediate start. Workington – CA14 4JX Shift pattern: Days & Nights (days 06:00 > 18:00 & Nights 18:00 > 06:00) Rate of pay: £19.08 - £21.73 per hour depending on skills and experience David Wood Foods is a leading food manufacturing company with over 20 years’ experience in the bakery business. We currently produce a range of quality frozen ‘bake off’ and craft bakery products encompassing savoury pastry, sweet pastry, bread, morning goods and confectionery products from seven cutting-edge bakeries around the UK. *About the role:* We are looking for experienced engineers in all fields. Mechanical / Electrical / Multi skilled / Welding/ Fabricating & Machining for our bread plant based in Workington, primarily to support the running of the factory delivering routine maintenance and reacting to breakdowns. *Key responsibilities:*· Role is hands on – you will be expected to follow and complete planned maintenance of all plant machinery on the site. · To have a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues on the plant to increase reliability and efficiency of the equipment. · To have the ability to react swiftly when a breakdown occurs, identifying and repairing the fault in a timely manner. · To communicate effectively with the wider site teams on issues affecting production. · To ensure compliance with all statutory requirements including but not limited to health and safety, making sure that all documentation relating to any plant or machinery is up to date. · To always work safely, following the correct policies and procedures, as set out by the company, keeping yourself up to date with best practice. *Key skills / Qualifications*· Engineering BTEC / NVQ-L3· Engineering Diploma L3· City & Guilds L3 diploma *Key Experience*· Experience of using a CMMS system, recording planned and reactive maintenance. · Experience of working within FMCG or manufacturing environment would be an advantage. · Basic PLC knowledge would be an advantage but not essential. · Self-motivated team player with the ability to solve problems effectively. *Benefits:** Bereavement leave
* Company pension
* Life insurance
* On-site parking Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From £19.08 per hour Work Location: In person
* Company pension
* Life insurance
* On-site parking Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From £19.08 per hour Work Location: In person